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1897
1897
Way & Williams 1897, Chauncey Williams (1895 - S.033). Signed Chauncy Williams. Letterhead and envelope for "Way & Williams Publishers, Caxton Building, Chicago. Cable Address: AuvergneChicago." Addressed to: "Mrs. Philip V. O. Van Vechten, Wausau, Wisconsin." "August 25th 97. My dear Mrs. Vau Vechten: Allow me to thank you for sending me the little book which arrived yesterday. The making of it reflects great credit on your ___ Philosopher Press and I hope you like the new type as much as I do. Since giving up my foolhardy ___ acquisition of rarities in books the only kind I now collect and treasure are the little books which ___ ___ personal associations and anything from the Philosopher Press has the most delightful kind of association to me. I really wish I could pull up my stakes and go up into the north where the air is sweet and ___ ___ up there. I am dead tired with no rest in sight. Very sincerely with regards to yourself ___ and ___ . Chauncey Williams. ___ ___ forgive this paper you must!" Philosopher Press (1896 to about 1912). Published books by authors like Elia W. Peattie, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Robert Louis Stevenson, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Edward Fitzgerald. Helen Bruneau Van Vechten, her husband Peter Van Orden Van Vechten and William H. Ellis. Includes two sheets and one envelope. Postmarked Aug 25, 1897. Letterhead: 8.5 x 5.5. Envelope 6.5 x 3.7. 0022.45.1115
1903
1903  Frank Lloyd Wright Studio Letterhead, Oak Park, Illinois, 1903 (1897 - S.004). Typed letter on Frank Lloyd Wright Studio letterhead dated 1903. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home and Studio were connected. He worked in the studio until 1909 when he traveled to Europe. Upon his return, he moved to Spring Green.
       Text top left: “From Frank Lloyd Wright Architect. Forest and Chicago Avenues, Oak Park, Illinois. Telephone Oak Park Fifty Three. In Chicago By Appointment Only.”
       Typed: “Dear Sirs: – Please send us a catalog of Siphon Intermittent Discharge Sewage Tanks. Yours truly, Frank Lloyd Wright. Flush Tank Co., Aurora, Illinois. Feb. 17, 1903.” Under the typed name of Frank Lloyd Wright, there are three initials written in pencil: “WBG.” Walter Burley Griffin was an integral part of the Wright Studio from 1901 to 1905, Prairie Style, Legler, 1999, p.200
       Printed on beige stock, in two color, black and red. Monograph printed in red. This was Frank Lloyd Wright’s first monogram, a Celtic cross within a circle, within a square. In 1895 Wright installed a carved stone plaque (2002.136.0519-4) outside his Oak Park office which included his monogram. He included it in the design for the title page of The Eve of St. Agnes, lower right hand corner. He also added it through-out The House Beautiful. Bottom left had corner has burn mark. Size: 8.5 x 4.25
0054.17.0700
1904
C 1904  Larkin Co. Buffalo, N.Y. Envelope. Circa 1904-09. Back: "Old Customers are rewarded for recommending new customers. Have your friends write for our catalog." 1113 E. 27-53. [Place a Two Cent Stamp Here] 6 x 3.5. 0055.01.0809
1905
C 1905
E-Z Polish Factory monogram 1905 (1905 - S.114). Copy of Martin & Martin Logo. Brendan Gill published a copy of the pre-1905 E-Z Polish letterhead, and the 1905 Frank Lloyd Wright designed letterhead that included this Martin & Martin monogram. Many Masks 1987, p.158. This also hung above the entryway in the form of a sign. 6.25 x 3.25 Color Photograph. 0058.26.0319
C 1905
Frank Lloyd Wright Studio Letterhead, Oak Park, Illinois, Circa 1905 (1897 - S.004). Letterhead for the Frank Lloyd Wright Studio circa 1905. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio were connected. He worked in the studio until 1909 when he traveled to Europe. Upon his return, he moved to Spring Green.
       Unused Letterhead, beige handmade paper with Fabriano watermark, when held up to the light, has the appearance of laid paper, but disappears when light is removed. Top edge uncut and deckle, other three sides are trimmed. Letterhead stock matches envelope stock. Letterpress in two colors on both sides, dark brown and red. Text is on the front, the red monogram is on the back. Text on front, lower left: “From Frank Lloyd Wright Architect. Forest and Chicago Avenues, Oak Park, Illinois. Telephone Oak Park Fifty Three.” The solid red square was Frank Lloyd Wright’s second monogram. His first monogram was a Celtic cross within a circle, within a square.
       In 1895 Wright installed a carved stone plaque (2002.136.0519-4) outside his Oak Park office which included his first monogram. He included it on his first letterhead. He also included it in the... Continue...
0058.61.1223
C 1905
Frank Lloyd Wright Studio Envelope, Oak Park, Illinois, Circa 1905 (1897 - S.004). Envelope for the Frank Lloyd Wright Studio circa 1905. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio were connected. He worked in the studio until 1909 when he traveled to Europe. Upon his return, he moved to Spring Green.
       Unused Envelope, beige handmade paper with Fabriano watermark, when held up to the light, has the appearance of laid paper, but disappears when light is removed. The envelope retains its original adhesive. Envelope stock matches letterhead stock. Letterpress in two colors on single side, dark brown and red. Text is on the front, the red monogram is on the flap. Text on front, lower left: “From Frank Lloyd Wright Architect. Forest and Chicago Avenues, Oak Park, Illinois. Telephone Oak Park Fifty Three.” The solid red square was Wright’s second monogram. His first monogram was a Celtic cross within a circle, within a square.
       In 1895 Wright installed a carved stone plaque (2002.136.0519-4) outside his Oak Park office which included his first monogram. He included it on his first letterhead. He also included it in the design... Continue...
0058.62.1223
C 1905
Frank Lloyd Wright Studio Specification Folder, Oak Park, Illinois, Circa 1905 (1897 - S.004). Specification folder for the Frank Lloyd Wright Studio circa 1905. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio were connected. He worked in the studio until 1909 when he traveled to Europe. Upon his return, he moved to Spring Green.
       Unused Folder for Specifications. Letterpress in two colors, dark brown and red. Dark green card stock, folded, unused, printed on a single side of the sheet, Text on front, lower left: “From Frank Lloyd Wright Architect. Forest and Chicago Avenues, Oak Park, Illinois. Telephone Oak Park Fifty Three.” When folded, the red monogram is on the back, lower and centered. The solid red square was Wright’s second monogram. His first monogram was a Celtic cross within a circle, within a square. When folded, the fold is at the top.
       In 1895 Wright installed a carved stone plaque (2002.136.0519-4) outside his Oak Park office which included his first monogram. He included it on his first letterhead. He also included it in the design for the title page, lower right hand corner, of The Eve of St. Agnes, and was added through-out The House Beautiful. Providence: Ex. collection... Continue...
0058.60.1223
1910
1910  Larkin Co. Envelope - (Printed by the Larkin Company, Buffalo, NY).  Post Marked 1910. Note: Graphic designs on cover taken from Wright's interior designs.  6.5 x 3.75. 0094.03.0706
1910  Larkin Co. Letterhead. Top Left: "John D. Larkin, Pres't & Treas. Chas H Larkin, Vice Pres't. Wm. R. Heath, Vice Pres't. D.D. Martin, Secretary. John D. Larkin, Jr. Ass't Treas. Harry H Larkin, Ass't Treas." In Illustration: "Larkin, Seneca, Swan, Carroll, Exchange, Van Rensselaer Streets."  Top Right: "Factory to Family. Soapmakers, Perfumers, Chemists, Importers, Food Specialists."  Center: "Larkin Co., Established, 1875."  "Buffalo, N.Y 6/3/10." 8.5 x 10. 0104.05.0209
1911
1911
Abraham Lincoln Center, Chicago, Illinois, Letterhead 1911 (1903 - S.095). Letterhead and envelope for the Abraham Lincoln Center dated March 6, 1911. Designed for Frank Lloyd Wright's uncle, Reverend Jenkin Lloyd Jones in 1903. As the All Souls Church outgrew their facility, Reverend Jones wanted a facility that could meet the needs of the community as well as the Church. The design went though many modifications. A perspective view of the first design for "The Lincoln Center" was published in The Architectural Review, June 1900, Spencer, p.72. Photograph top left: Abraham Lincoln Center circa 1906. Text upper right: “Abraham Lincoln Centre. Oakwood Boulevard and Langley Ave. Jenkin Lloyd Jones, Director. All Souls Church. Unity Publishing Company. Congress of Religion.” Letterhead: 8.5 x 11, Envelope: 6.5 x 3.7 0104.30.0723
1917
1917 

Larkin Co. Letterhead - 1917.  Letterhead stamped Jul 21 1917. Same basic illustration as Negative and Two Postcards (1908 & 1910). Printed code top right hand corner 514F.2061.  8.5 x 10.

0138.01.0305
1918
1918
Original Handwritten Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to Catherine L. Wright, 1918. An original handwritten letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to Catherine L. Wright dated October 2nd, 1918. Wright attempts to persuade Catherine to grant him a divorce. She continues to refuses. On June 1, 1889, Catherine and Frank were married in Chicago, Illinois. She was 17 years old. Raising a family dominated most of her time. In 1903, Frank Lloyd Wright designed a house for Edwin H. And Mamah Borthwick Cheney In 1909, Mamah and Frank left their respective spouses and traveled to Europe, settling in Italy for about a year. Upon their return in 1911, they settled at Taliesin in Spring Green, Wisconsin. On January 2, 1912, Edwin announced his intentions to marry Mamah's sister, his sister-in-law. On August 15, 1914, one of Wright's recently hired domestic workers murdered Mamah, both her children, three of Wright's associates, and a son of one of the associates. He set fire to one wing of Taliesin, and murdered the seven people with an ax as they tried to escape the fire. At the time, Wright was overseeing work on Midway Gardens in Chicago. Catherine Wright would refuse to give Wright a divorce until November 13, 1922... Continued... 0139.21.0523
1919
1919  Handwritten Letter from Wright to Miriam Noel in 1919 while he was in Japan working on the Imperial Hotel. Written on The Ikao Hotel letterhead, Ikao, Japan. "1919.  Miriam - dearest: I have gone to 'keep my eye off the other fellow'. It will a hard work for me! against my grain but I know how to concentrate and to hope..." See balance of letter. Published in Autograph Collector, July 1999, page 31, and "was offered by Seaport Autographs for $4,250 in 1990." Robert Edwards Auctions reported that in 2005 it sold for $2,900. 7.5 x 10.25. High res digital image. 0141.03.0709
Circa 1919 Letterhead. The City Trust & Savings Bank, Mason City, Iowa. Circa 1919. W. V. Escher, President. Hugh M. Gilmore, Vice President. Ralph Lloyd Jones, Cashier. Printed over in a thick black line (J. F. Shaible, President. F. H. Cotton, Vice President). Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned in 1909 by attorneys, James E. E. Markley and James E. Blythe to design a building for their bank. Records indicate that City Trust & Savings Bank was established in 1917, and that in 1919, W. V. Escher was President, H. M. Gilmore was V.P. James Blythe was a Director of the Bank. Of interest is the illustration. It shows the older original building to the left, that was there when the City National Bank Building was built. "City Trust and Savings Bank" can be seen above the entrance. But it does not show the Park Inn to the right. The "Journal of the American Bankers Association" July 1918 - June 1919, indicates that W. V. Escher was elected president City National Bank succeeding James E. Blythe, and J. A. Parden was appointed cashier succeeding J. F. Shaible. W. V. Escher was also elected president of the City Trust and Savings Bank succeeding J. F. Shaible. With the Farm Crisis in the early 1920s, banks failed all across the state of Iowa. City National Bank was among those forced into bankruptcy, resulting in the sale of the bank and its conversion into retail and office space. In 1926, the building was purchased by A. A. Adams, and renamed the Weir Building. Printed on a warm gray stock with the watermark "Commerce Bond". Two sheets. 10.9 x 8.4. 0141.06.0413 0141.07.0413
1920
Circa 1920 Letterhead. The City National Bank & The City Trust & Savings Bank, Mason City, Iowa. Circa 1920. E. G.. Dunn, President. Hugh M. Gilmore and J. A. Parden, Vice President. R. P. Palmer, Cashier. C. E. Brooks, L. W. Sherman, and C. I. Snyder, Assistant Cashiers. Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned in 1909 by attorneys, James E. E. Markley and James E. Blythe to design a building for their bank. Records indicate that City Trust & Savings Bank was established in 1917. Dunn was listed as President of City National Bank in 1920. "Trust Companies of the US" indicates the R. P. Palmer was President of City Trust & Savings in 1920, and Dunn, Palmer, Blythe and Parden as Directors. Of interest is the illustration. It shows the newer building to the left, that was built later than the City National Bank Building. It shows the Park Inn to the right. With the Farm Crisis in the early 1920s, banks failed all across the state of Iowa. City National Bank was among those forced into bankruptcy, resulting in the sale of the bank and its conversion into retail and office space. In 1926, the building was purchased by A. A. Adams, and renamed the Weir Building. Printed on a warm beige stock with the watermark "Cranes Japanese Linen". One sheet. 11 x 8.4. 0142.09.0413
1928
1928
Frank L. Smith, 1928 (1905 - S.111). Campaign letter from Frank L. Smith, prior to Special Election primary, April 2, 1926. "Fellow Republicans: After almost thirty-five years of service in the ranks of the workers of the Republican party as a precinct committeeman, and twenty-four years of service as a member of the Republican State Central Committee (of which I was three times chairman), I was nominated as our party's candidate for United States Senator two years ago..." Signed "Frank L. Smith." In 1926 Smith ran for U.S. Senate and won the general election by 67,000 votes. (See Biography) On December 7, 1926, the sitting Senator, McKinley passed away, just months before his term ended on March 3, 1927. The Governor appointed Smith to fill McKinley's vacancy, but the U.S. Senate denied his appointment. On March 4, 1927, even though elected, the Senate again refused to seat him. On February 9, 1928, Smith abandoned his effort to take his seat and resigned even though he and the Governor considered him to be the rightful senator. A special election was called to fill the vacated Senate seat, and Smith reran in the special election Primary which took place on April 10, 1928. This letter, dated April 2, 1928 was mailed one week before the primary. Smith was defeated in the primary by Otis F. Glenn, who went on to win the general election. Original 8.5 x 11 single sided letter. 0215.18.1216
1930
Circa 1930    IH LetHead 2.jpg (5977 bytes) Imperial Hotel Letterhead 1930.00.0400
1934
1934
Letter to William Dicus Bayley from Taliesin Fellowship. (Printed on Taliesin Fellowship letterhead. The design for the letterhead consisted of a horizontal line extending one-half inch past the fold. Two square dots, one past the end of the horizontal line, and one equally spaced below the end of it. Centered on the fold below is the Taliesin Fellowship logo, a variation of Frank Lloyd Wright red square. All printed in red. The logo was used throughout the first two prospectuses (S#2035 & 2036.) Printed on beige stock with the "Strathmore Envoy" watermark.)
Text of letter: "W.D. Bailey: 234 E. Cassilly Street: Springfield: Ohio (Typed in Red). Dear Mr. Bailey: In case the notice concerning subscription to Taliesin's new monograph should not have reached you -- here is another: hoping you will yourself subscribe and perhaps interest a friend to fill out the first one we sent to you -- in case you still have it. Sincerely yours, the Taliesin Fellowship. Taliesin (Red). Spring Green: Wisconsin. April 16 (1934)." In 1932, Frank Lloyd Wright formed the Taliesin Fellowship with twenty-three apprentices who came to live, learn and work at Taliesin, in Spring Green. Bayley's father, William Bayley, moved to Springfield in 1875 and was a prominent and influential figure in the civic and... Continue...
2037.01.0618
1934
Announcement. Taliesin Announces plans to publish the monograph "Taliesin" tri-weekly, seventeen times a year. (Published by The Taliesin Fellowship. Printed on the same stock and ink (red and black) as the prospectus "The Taliesin Fellowship," 1933 (S#2036). Text of announcement included in letter to Bayley: "Taliesin is planning to issue a characteristic monogram in text and pictures portraying the work and ideals of the Taliesin Fellowship. The publication will be somewhat in the format of this prospectus, doubled in content and will be mailed tri-weekly to subscribers. Seventeen numbers will make the yearly volume. Subscription five dollars per year. The work will be edited to present a specific view of the working out of the principles enunciated in this perspective. Each number will contain detailed plans, abstract designs and models of the work executed in the nature of materials in accord with those principles together with current news of events in the life of the Fellowship. Editorial matter related to the various arts and to social economics will appear from time to time. The first number will issue May 15, 1934. We hope that you are sufficiently interested in our work to become a subscriber to TALIESIN. By mailing a check for five dollars payable to Frank Lloyd Wright you will receive the magazine in due course. The monograph;;;  Continue... 2037.02.0618
2037.03.0618
1934
Notice. Notice related to the plans for publish the Taliesin Monograph. (Published by The Taliesin Fellowship. Printed on tissue paper.) Text of notice included in letter to Bayley: "Due to an unfortunate delay in printing, this announcement was not enclosed in the prospectus sent to you. Would you kindly send to us the names of any friends of yours who you think might be interested in subscribing to the monograph TALIESIN. We will be glad to send the prospectus to them with subscription blank enclosed. 8.5 x 2.75. 2037.04.0618
1942
C 1942-43
Taliesin Spring Green Letterhead Circa 1942-43. Stylized red square with vertical text: "Taliesin - Spring Green Wisconsin." Watermark: "Permanized Redemption Bond Rag Content." See Building The Pauson House, Green, 2011, p.34, 36, 48-49, 54, 68, 72-73, 77, 79, 1939-1941 for letterheads similar to this style. Similar to sample dated June 18, 1939, see Building The Pauson House, Green, 2011, p.21, 22, 24, 27, 31. Similar to Taliesin West letterhead dated April 16, 1942. Also similar to letter dated January 2nd, 1943, with a solid red square. Both additional samples include the watermark: "Permanized Redemption Bond Rag Content." Acquired from the estate of David Henken. David Henken was a Taliesin apprentice from 1942 and 1943. David and his wife Priscilla Henken arrived at Taliesin on October 1, 1942, and according to Taliesin Diary, A Year With Frank Lloyd Wright, Henkin, 2012, stayed there one year. Possibly acquired when Henken was an apprentice at Taliesin from 1942-43. Horizontal letterhead 11 x 8.5. 0593.18.0818
C 1942-43
Taliesin Spring Green Envelope Circa 1942-43. Vertical Envelope with partial solid red square and text: "Taliesin Spring Green Wisconsin. Contents: Printer's Proof. This package may be opened for Postal Inspection if necessary." Acquired from the estate of David Henken. David Henken was a Taliesin apprentice from 1942 and 1943. David and his wife Priscilla Henken arrived at Taliesin on October 1, 1942, and according to Taliesin Diary, A Year With Frank Lloyd Wright, Henkin, 2012, stayed there one year. Possibly acquired when Henken was an apprentice at Taliesin from 1942-43. Vertical Envelope 9 x 12. (Two copies) 0593.19.0818 0593.20.0819
1943
1943
Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to Mary Fritz and Francis Caraway 1943. "Dear Mary and Francis: Your bread and cookies are just as good as ever and hope you all are too." (Signed) "F. LL. W." "Frank Lloyd Wright. January 2nd, 1943." Envelope is addressed to: "Mary Fritz, Francis Caraway, Hyde, Ridgeway, Wisconsin." Postmarked "Spring Green. Jan 4 1943." We surmise that Mary and Francis must have attended a Taliesin holiday function, Christmas or New Years, brought bread and cookies to the function, and Wright was sending them a thank you. Note: Hyde is about 9 miles from Taliesin. Herbert Fritz Sr. was one of the early draftsman who worked with Frank Lloyd Wright in 1913 in Spring Green, and was one of two that survived the fire at Taliesin in 1914, killing seven including Mamah Cheney and her two children. Herb married Mary Olava Larson, Wright's stonemason's daughter. Their son was Herb Fritz Jr. (1915-1998), also an apprentice with Wright in from 1937-1941. Their daughter, Frances Fritz, married another Taliesin Fellow, Jesse Claude (Cary) Caraway. Herbert Jr. Married Eloise, their daughter Barbara married another Taliesin fellow, Jim Dresser. Letterhead: 11 x 8.5. Envelope: 8.9 x 3.9. 0595.07.0517
1950
1950
Philip B. Welch 1950. Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to Peter B. Welch, March 16th, 1950. "Mr. Peter B. Welch. General Delivery. Carmel. California. Dear Peter Welch: There is no room for a family in the Fellowship at this time and not likely to be for some years. Very Sorry - Sincerely, Frank Lloyd Wright (Signed), Frank Lloyd Wright . March 16th, 1950." Envelope: "Mr. Peter B. Welch. General Delivery. Carmel. California." Welch did go on to work with Wright, and became close friends with Bruce Goff (1904 - 1982). In 1996 he published "Goff on Goff: Conversations and Lectures." University of Oklahoma Press. Edited and with an introduction by Peter B. Welch. Page 3: "My interest in Bruce Goff began in 1948, when an article about his work, "Pride of the Prairie," appeared in Architectural Forum. I wrote him in 1950 and met him shortly there after, beginning in association the continued through many years... When I first met Goff, in 1950, I had graduated in architecture from Stanford and was working for Frank Lloyd Wright..." Page 6: "...when I decided to become an architect, I recalled Cheney"s book (New World Architecture). Within two weeks of my decision to become an architect, I was at Taliesin West speaking with Frank Lloyd Wright... This was March 1947. I had enrolled in the architecture... Continue... 0831.66.1117
1953
1953
Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to Mark Peisch, Columbia University 1953. Typed and signed letter from Frank Lloyd Wright on Taliesin West stationery with the original envelope. "Mr. Mark L. Peisch, Foreign Student Advisor, Columbia University in the City of New York, New York 27, N. Y. My dear Mr. Peisch: Walter Burley Griffin was employed by me in the Oak Park Studio for about six years. (about 1893 to 1899 - (not sure)). It was all the education in Architecture he received so far as I know. His wife, Marian was also there with me for eleven years. Sincerely, Frank Lloyd Wright, February 21, 1953." Note: After graduation from the University of Illinois in 1899, Griffin worked as a draftsman in the office of Dwight Perkins, Robert C. Spencer, Jr., and H. Webster Tomlinson in Chicago. He then went to work in Wright's Studio in Oak Park from 1901 to 1905. He then opened his own practice. Biography from Columbia University: Mark Lyons Peisch (b. 1921) received his B.A. in History and History of Art from Dartmouth College in 1944. At Dartmouth, he was introduced by Professor Hugh Morrison, noted scholar of Louis Sullivan, to the work of Chicago School architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin. Peisch taught briefly at Dartmouth in 1947 before entering Columbia University... Continue... 0987.92.0917
1955
1955
Letter From Eugene Masselink, Taliesin West. Signed typed letter on Taliesin West stationary from Eugene Masselink to Diana Faidy wife of Chicago Art Deco architect Abel Faidy. "Dear Mrs. Faidy : This is only a note to say that your letter is awaiting Mrs. Wright's return from New York where she has been with Mr. Wright for the past 10 days. We expect them both here in a few days. With best wishes - Sincerely, Eugene Masselink (Sighed), Eugene Masselink. March 22nd, 1955." From August 1954 through January 1959, Frank Lloyd Wright lived and remodeled a suite at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on the South end of Central Park, where he coordinated the completion of one of his greatest works, The Guggenheim Museum. Eugene Masselink (1910-1962) was born in South Africa but his family moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Masselink came to the Taliesin Fellowship in Spring Green, Wisconsin in 1933 as a charter member, and never left. He passed away in 1962 after suffering a heart attach. Envelope addressed to Mrs. Diane Hurbert Faidy. Single sheet, twice folded, 8.5" by 11". Envelope: 9.5 x 4.2. 1092.108.0618
1956
1956
Frank Lloyd Wright Day Letterhead. "The Frank Lloyd Wright Day, 29 South La Salle Street, Chicago 3, Illinois." Red text. The front is printed in red (raised) ink, embossed and gilt or gold ink. Red text and red square is printed in a precise red raised ink. The four squares are embossed (raised) then printed in gilt or gold ink. The gold square border is the same process as the small gold squares. The back has eight small gold squares, embossed and printed in gilt or gold ink. The fold is scored. It is designed for the left two inches of the page to be folded over to complete the design. Printed on watermarked beige paper, "Lakeside Bond, Cockle Finish, Cotton Fibre Content." Note, text matches text on envelope. Acquired from the estate of Cary Caraway. 10 x 8.5 folds to 8 x 8.5. Eleven sheets. 1147.75.0117
1956  Hotel Geneva Business Card, Circa 1956. "Hotel Geneva. Allen C. Hermansen. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin." 2 x 3.5. 1147.12.0409
1956  Monona Terrace Committee Letter  (Published by Citizens for Monona Terrace Committee)  "Because you have been a visitor... or in some other way have shown your interest in Wright architecture, we are sending you the enclosed brochure.  In it Mr. Wright describes the Monona Terrace Project for our Capital City."  Dated April 23rd, 1956.  Citizens for Monona Terrace Committee, Helen Groves; Mary Lescohier.  Includes photograph of Model.  8.5 x 11.  Pp 1 1147.08.0307
1957
1957
Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to Cary Caraway. Letter dated March 23rd, 1957 from Frank Lloyd Wright to Cary Caraway. Text: "Dear Cary: Not ready to take this part in fund-raising yet. Come out with William Stuart and we'll talk it over. Affection, Frank Lloyd Wright. March 23rd, 1957." Signed: "F LL. W." William M. Stuart was the president of the Martin-Senour Paint Company, which developed a selection of paint colors developed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955 and was part of the Taliesin Ensemble which included: Heritage-Henredon, Furniture; Karastan, Rugs; The Martin-Senour Company, Paints; Minic, Accessories; F. Schumacher & Co., Fabrics & Wallpaper. In February 1957, Stuart was named the Midwest regional chairman of the Frank Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund. Printed on Taliesin West Letterhead. Beige laid paper with the watermark: "Permanized Plover Bond, Rag Content, U S A." Acquired from the estate of Cary Caraway. 11 x 8.5 1205.118.1121
1957
Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to Cary Caraway concerning The Frank Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund 1957. "Copy. My dear Cary: A long talk with Senator Benson opened my eyes to the hazards we face in future if we go on with the Endowment Fund Campaign. I believe it is better to concentrate on the Foundation as it stands - trying to clear up its status and promote its prestige - by bringing proper outside authority and influence to bear on our present situation and our needs... Let's direct our efforts now not toward this endowment fund-raising but toward strengthening the foundation itself - now practically a three million dollar establishment. My Will would become the document that will ensure the proper direction of its use and growth in future and those authorized to help. After considerable thought on the part of Olgivanna, the Fellows and myself - this is our conclusion. I see the acquisition of the Robie House is in line with this decision, making it a Foundation Library Center for Organic Architecture there in Chicago. An angel might be found who would put up the necessary purchase to buy the place if the Foundation would guarantee a reasonable quarterly interest payment... The establishment called Taliesin is so far developed now that the association in almost any form is a distinction to be coveted. I am sure that... Continue... 1205.77.0517
1957
Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to William Benton, 1957. Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to William Benton introducing Cary Caraway. Text: "Dear Bill: This will introduce you to Cary Caraway who is [a] "Taliesin" spark-plug for the International Organization proposing to raise a ten million dollar endowment fund in order to promote the work of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Kindly listen to him and if there is anything you are willing to do to help 'organize' I shall be immensely gratified. Affectionately, Frank Lloyd Wright. N. B. Cary is not asking for money but for your know-how and endorsement." Hand written correction: "Taliesin." Sighed: "Frank." Not dated, circa 1957. William Benton was an American Senator from Connecticut, and was publisher of the Encyclopedia Britannica. Printed on Taliesin West Letterhead. Beige laid paper with the watermark: "Permanized Plover Bond, Rag Content, U S A." Acquired from the estate of Cary Caraway. Letterhead: 11 x 8.5, Envelope: 9.5 x 4.125. 1205.119.1121
1957
Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to Fowler McCormick, 1957. Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to Fowler McCormick introducing Cary Caraway. Text: "Dear Fowler: This will introduce you to Cary Caraway who is [a] "Taliesin" spark-plug for the International Organization proposing to raise a ten million dollar endowment fund in order to promote the work of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Kindly listen to him and if there is anything you are willing to do to help 'organize' I shall be immensely gratified. Affectionately, Frank Lloyd Wright. N. B. Cary is not asking for money but for your know-how and endorsement." Hand written correction: "Taliesin." Sighed: "Frank." Not dated, circa 1957. Fowler McCormick, the son of Harold McCormick and Edith Rockefeller, was the third generation of his family to head the International Harvester Company. Printed on Taliesin West Letterhead. Beige laid paper with the watermark: "Permanized Plover Bond, Rag Content, U S A." Acquired from the estate of Cary Caraway. Letterhead: 11 x 8.5, Envelope: 9.5 x 4.125. 1205.120.1121
1957
Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to Harold Price, 1957. Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to Harold Price introducing Cary Caraway. Text: "Dear Hal: This will introduce you to Cary Caraway who is [a] "Taliesin" spark-plug for the International Organization proposing to raise a ten million dollar endowment fund in order to promote the work of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Kindly listen to him and if there is anything you are willing to do to help 'organize' I shall be immensely gratified. Affectionately, Frank Lloyd Wright. N. B. Cary is not asking for money but for your know-how and endorsement." Hand written correction: "Taliesin." Not dated, circa 1957. Harold Charles Price founded the H. C. Price Company, which specialized in pipeline construction and non-corrosive pipe coatings. Wright designed the firm's headquarters, The Price Tower, which was built in Bartlesville, Oklahoma in 1956. Printed on Taliesin West Letterhead. Beige laid paper with the watermark: "Permanized Plover Bond, Rag Content, U S A." Acquired from the estate of Cary Caraway. Letterhead: 11 x 8.5, Envelope: 9.5 x 4.125. 1205.121.1121
1957


Letter Concerning Robie House. Carbon copy two-page letter to Chicago Theological Seminary from Frank Lloyd Wright concerning destruction of Robie House mailed to Cary Caraway. Dated April 15th, 1957. Mailed in Taliesin West envelope addressed to Cary Caraway. "Dr. Arthur Cushman McGiffert, Junior. The Chicago Theological Seminary... Dear Mr. President: Your letter makes clear that all you know about the Robie House is that the masterpiece is where you want to put a rooming-house and your architect is waiting - willing. So why hope for ethics? Neither public sentiment nor ethics seem to appeal to your "rights" where either religion or architecture is concerned. The house is too heavily of brick to move, not to mention the indignity if moved aside for a rooming-house. Mount Vernon, if moved aside for a housing-development, would suffer similar indignity. What I meant to offer was the design for your development - anywhere convenient. A building becoming and suitable. I was told that there was a sorority house facing Woodlawn Avenue next above you, wishing to sell. But what can be done with public sentiment will now be done. Manifestly the Robie House honors are worldwide. Would you kindly publish the testimony you have received? Sincerely, Frank Lloyd Wright. April 15, 1957." Envelope addressed to Mr. Cary Caraway. Postmarked "April 15th, 1957." Carbon copy two-page letter: 8.5 x 11, Envelope: 9.5 x 4.1. 1205.91.0818
1957
Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to Cary Caraway about a court hearing in Madison concerning income tax, 1957. "Dear Cary: The Foundation is to appear at a court-hearing on Saturday, June 18th, at 10:00 a.m. in Madison, State of Wisconsin, concerning income tax. Our status as a cultural organization seems in jeopardy and taxation retroactive. The loss of our present status would probably ruin our work. We are writing to some of you staunch boys now out in the world for yourselves, asking you to testify as to what of cultural value you received from life at Taliesin - backing that up with a statement of what you are now doing. Some photographs of your buildings of published recognition of work would help give testimony credence. Would you appear for us in this struggle and testify at the hearing? We are on the way to Bagdad on commission, returning about May 21st. Kindly let us hear from you at Taliesin North. The greatest service you could render us would be to appear in court and testify to the value of pour work in Organic Architecture where you were concerned with Taliesin leadership. The Foundation will pay your expenses to and from Wisconsin. The matter is serious. By our enemies we may have Taliesin taken away from us. Affectionately," (Signed) "F. LL. W" "Frank Lloyd Wright. May 9th, 1957." Letterhead: 11 x 8.5. 1205.78.0517
1957
 Letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to George F. Koth, 1955. Frank Lloyd Wright designed a factory for the Lenkurt Electric Company, in 1955. George F. Koth (1911-2007) was Vice President of Lenkurt Electric Company in San Carlos, California.
       Text of letter: "My dear Koth: I forgot to mention that when I finally found precisely the kind of soil we were to build on I threw the structural drawings aside and we recalculated the entire structural fabric of the building for light weight concrete. This could not have cost us less than $20,000.00 and this is the kind of service we aim to render. (Hand written: 3 ½ Months work.) Sincerely, (Signed: FLLW) Frank Lloyd Wright. December 18th, 1957."
       The Lenkurt Electric Company design was never completed and remained a unbuilt project. Printed on Taliesin West Letterhead. Beige laid paper with the watermark: "Permanized Plover Bond, Rag Content, U S A." Letterhead: 11 x 8.5, trimmed to 8.5 x 8.5
1205.138.0324
1957
Frank Lloyd Wright copy of letter, 1957. Taliesin West. "Mr. Al Krescanko, Photographer, S. C. Johnson and Son, Inc., Racine. Dear Mr. Krescanko: Mr. Wright was very pleased with the pictures you sent and we have returned those you suggested - I am sorry for the liberal application of ink - some intentional and some accidental. Sincerely, Eugene Masselink, Secretary to Frank Lloyd Wright. December 18, 1957." The set included one photographs and a copy of this letter from Eugene Masselink to Al Krescanko. 11 x 8.5 1205.82.0817
1957  Imperial Hotel Letterhead.  Part of a package which included: Brochure, Price list, elevan Letterhead plus a few other items. Rice paper. 11 x 6.75 folded to 5.5 x 6.75. 1957.02.0105
1965
C 1965
V.C. Morris Gift Shop Note Card, San Francisco, CA, Circa 1965 (Not Dated) (1948 - S.310). Note Card for the V.C. Morris Gift Shop Building located at 140 Maiden Lane in San Francisco. Lacking is the name "V. C. Morris Gift Shop" so it would possibly indicate that this was produced after the V.C. Morris Gift Shop closed. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1948. Vere C. and Lillian Morris passed away in 1957 and 1959. In 1960, the building was purchased by Allan Adler, a silversmith. In 1968 the Edward Marshall Boehm Art Gallery, managed by Reese Pally, moved into the space. During the late 1970s through the mid 1980s The building was operated by Helga Howie, a fashion designer. Helga Howie was mentioned in an article published in the San Francisco Bay Guardian, January 30, 1976. Her clothing store close around 1985. Marsha Handley ran a gallery called Xanadu Gallery until June 2015. In August 2017, ISAIA Napoli, an Italian men's fashion store, moved into the building. In 1950 a booklet describing the V.C. Morris Gift Shop was produced. The cover was printed in gilt and red ink. This note card utilizes the same design and is printed in gilt and red ink, but the text reads "140 Maiden Lane" instead of "V. C. Morris." So most likely produced post 1959. Circa 1965 is a guess. Printed single side on cream card stock. 7 x 5. 1628.101.0821
1967
1967
Correspondence: Invitation from Olgivanna Lloyd Wright to celebrate birthday of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Mrs. Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Fellowship request the honor of your presence at the traditional memorial dinner on the birthday of Frank Lloyd Wright to be given this year at Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin. June 8, 1967. RSVP Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona. 7:00 PM Black Tie." Envelope addressed to Mr. And Mrs. Cary Caraway. Also includes smaller return envelope. Acquired from the Cary Caraway estate. Invitation: folded to 5.3 x 4.2. Envelope: 5.6 x 4.4. 1720.47.0219
1968
1968
Correspondence: Invitation from Olgivanna Lloyd Wright to celebrate birthday of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Mrs. Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Fellowship request the honor of your presence at the traditional memorial dinner on the birthday of Frank Lloyd Wright to be given this year at Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin. June 8, 1968. RSVP Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona. 7:00 PM Black Tie." Envelope addressed to Mr. And Mrs. Cary Caraway. Acquired from the Cary Caraway estate. Invitation: folded to 5.3 x 4.2. Envelope: 5.6 x 4.4. 1757.24.0219
C 1968
Undated typed and hand written thank you note from Olgivanna Lloyd Wright to Frances and Cary Caraway. "Dear Frances and Cary, It was very nice of you to send the delicious homemade cookies. I shared them with the fellowship at our New Year's Eve party. I hope your winter has not been too hard, and that we shall see you happy and gay as usual. Love Olgivanna Lloyd Wright." Acquired from the Cary Caraway estate. Note: 4 x 6, folded to 4 x 3. 1757.25.0219
1982
1982
Letter announcing the publication of "Frank Lloyd Wright, Select Drawings Portfolio Vol. 3." "We are writing because you requested to be notified about Taliesin publication. The three Frank Lloyd Wright portfolios published by A.D.A. Edita Tokyo are now being sold by rare book dealers..." Signed by Richard Carney. 11 x 8.5.
1982.53.0517
1983
1983 
Typed and hand written thank you note from Olgivanna Lloyd Wright to Frances and Cary Caraway. "January 10, 1983. Dear Frances and Cary, Thank you for the fragrant, fresh, delicious Wisconsin apples. I forgot how the real apples taste. With love, Mrs. Wright." Note: hand writing does not appear as smooth as in the past. Acquired from the Cary Caraway estate. Invitation: folded to 5.5 x 4.25. 1983.49.0219
1984
1984 
Typed and hand written thank you note from Olgivanna Lloyd Wright to Frances and Cary Caraway. "January 18, 1984. Dear Frances and Cary, Bigelow cheese has always been a favorite of mine, and it was very nice to have it again. I shared it with the Fellowship at our New Year's Eve party as a special treat. Love Mrs. Wright." Note: hand writing does not appear as smooth as in the past. Acquired from the Cary Caraway estate. Invitation: folded to 5.5 x 4.25. Envelope: 5.6 x 4.4. 1984.54.0219
1985
1985  Wright Envelope from Thailand. Addresses to Mrs. Frank Lloyd Wright. Thailand dated 27-12-2519. 1985.08.0302
     
     
     
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YEAR DESCRIPTION ST#
1980
Robie House Notes (7) 10.5 x 7.5" & Labels (8) .75 x 2" (Produced by the Women’s Architectural League - Chicago) 1930.00.0700
1997
Letterhead - Frank Lloyd Wright Liberty Cover - Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation - Box of 40 Printed Sheets, 20 Envelopes 1997.13.1201
2000 Frank Lloyd Wright - Taliesin.  Note Cards.  (Produced by Pomegranate Communications, Inc. Rohnert Park, CA, #583)  Sixteen assorted cards (4 each of 4 styles) with envelopes in a decorative box.  Photographs of Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin III, Spring Green, Wisconsin, by Roger Straus III.  Original boxed set $15.95.  Individual card price $3.75 Canadian.  9.25 x 4. 2000.31.1106
2011
Taliesin in Winter. A Holiday Card Assortment. (Produced by Pomegranate Communications, Inc., Petaluma, CA, #864.) "Taliesin -- Frank Lloyd Wright's home, school, studio, and self-sufficient farm -- occupies land once farmed by his mother's family... At Taliesin, the buildings and the gardens, orchards, and fields make up the total landscape design, and they fit as smoothly into the natural terrain as if they had grown there. Wright made subtle but profound changes to the land on which he built his masterpiece, shaping it to echo his buildings" lines in perfect harmony..." Twenty assorted holiday cards (5 each of 4 styles) with envelopes in a decorative box. Photographs of: A) Romeo and Juliet Windmill tower, Taliesin; B) Taliesin in Frosty Winter Sun; C) Midway in Winter, Taliesin; D) Taliesin, Winter Sun, by Lance Bell. 7.5 x 5.5. Original boxed set $15.00. 2011.14.1215
     
     
     
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